Visual Cultures of Science: Rethinking Representational Practices in Knowledge Building and Science Communication (Interfaces: Studies in Visual Culture)
Publisher: Dartmouth College Press
Published: December 13, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9781584655121
Subjects: Science: General Issues; Theory of art; Science; Science/Mathematics; Communication; Philosophy & Social Aspects; Science / General; General; Visual communication in science
First sentence: The multifaceted issue of visualization in science basically involves the complex processes through which scientists develop or produce (and communicate with) imagery, schemes, and graphical representations, computer renderings, or the like, using various means (ranging from a simple pencil on paper to advanced computers or optical devices).